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St Edmund's Church

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.65162, -2.57846

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Teal +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Teal +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Peacock, Large White +70 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Peacock, Large White +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Ramsons, Raspberry, Common Bistort +1 more foraging species

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Toothwort, Goldilocks Buttercup, Ramsons +12 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Toothwort, Goldilocks Buttercup, Ramsons +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km

The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km

Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route451 m
Named routeRef 68Length 451 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 68Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
Named routeLength 123.9 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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St Edmund's Church, Newbiggin

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Edmund's Church, Newbiggin

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🌱Herb gardenUrban park1.1 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2.2 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2.9 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park3.1 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park3.1 km→

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